Staff Communication Designer

OverviewCompany DescriptionAt LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.Job DescriptionThis role will be based in Mountain View, California. We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Staff Communication Designer to join our dynamic Communication Design Team. On the Communication Design Team, we partner with the LinkedIn Executive Team and cross-functional team members to craft compelling, narrative-driven presentations that have a significant impact-at-scale. Using innovative and strategic methods, we enhance stories and experiences to effectively communicate with targeted audiences, both internally and externally at LinkedIn.ResponsibilitiesDrives strategy and visions for design initiatives, creating high-quality, narrative-driven presentations for large offsite events, all-hands meetings, and other related design assets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand guidelinesCollaborate directly with senior leadership, (SVPs, Chiefs of Staff) and cross-functional teams to understand design needs, delivering effective, visually compelling solutionsEffectively communicate design rationale to stakeholders and cross functional partners and integrate feedback to refine designs ensuring continuous improvementTranslate complex business and communication objectives into clear, engaging, and visually appealing presentations and design assets, considering the broader impact on the entire project or eventManage time effectively and set clear boundaries with partners across multiple initiatives, ensuring work meets deadlines and expectations, in a fast-paced environmentDevelop dynamic animations and interactive elements to enhance storytelling and engagement within presentations, using motion and cinematic techniques to convey complex content simplyAdhere to brand guidelines and design principles (layout, color theory, typography, hierarchy) for consistency across all materialsCreate and maintain branded templates and resource libraries in tools such as PowerPoint and Adobe Creative SuiteStay up to date on design trends and emerging technologies to enhance presentation quality and storytelling methods, while developing processes to improve team and company efficiencyWork outside typical 9-5 hours and travel to events as needed to meet project deadlines and expectationsPerform other related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to handle diverse design challengesQualificationsBasic QualificationsBA/BS degree in graphic design, design communication, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience7+ years of experience in graphic/visual design, with a focus on presentation design5+ years of experience working directly with C-Level Executives, advocating for design best practices and presenting design rationaleExpertise in industry standard tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, etc.)To be considered for this position, you must include your portfolio, website or other samples of work demonstrating design expertisePreferred QualificationsStrong experience in delivering large-scale projects independently; Projects are forward-thinking and shape the future of the business; Subject matter expert who regularly/recurrently partners with executives and functional org areasDemonstrated ability to drive strategy and vision for respective projects and teamsStrong ability to deliver design solutions for unstructured problems that have many dependenciesExcellent ability in visual communicationExperience in solving unstructured problems that have few dependencies; Embraces ambiguity and can transform it into effective, actionable plansStrong ability to contribute ideas that influence product strategy on adjacent teamsExperience using collaboration tools such as Teams, Slack, and AirtableExperience using FigmaSuggested SkillsC-Level CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationPresentation DesignVisual Communication & TypographySystems ThinkingProject ManagementAdaptability & Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailBusiness Strategy & Product ThinkingCompensation & BenefitsLinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $151,000 to $246,000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For additional information, visit: https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.Additional InformationEqual OpportunityWe seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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